June 2026
AI Index Report
Southern Methodist University
- Texas
- smu.edu
- AIS
- 70.6
- National rank
- #166
- State rank
- #9
- Programs
- 192
Ranks 9th in Texas
National Vs State Performance
How does Southern Methodist University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
Southern Methodist University
National rank
#166
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
Southern Methodist University and the institutions ranked either side of it
- 165
University of Rhode Island70.7 - 167
Montclair State University70.6 - 166Southern Methodist University70.6
- 164
San Diego State University70.7 - 168
California Institute of the Arts70.6
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends Southern Methodist University, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
Southern Methodist University
Home state: Texas
7%
share of voice in Texas, ranked #45
Strongest states
- #1Texas7%
- #2Oklahoma2.3%
- #3Wyoming1.5%
- #4South Dakota1.5%
- #5Arkansas1.4%
- #6Louisiana1.4%
Top programs in TX
- #1Business Administration10%
- #2Finance7.2%
- #3Business Intelligence6.3%
- #4Data Science5.4%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is Southern Methodist University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Real Estate14%
- 2Real Estate14%
- 3Real Estate13%
- 4Creative / Design13%
- 5Creative / Design13%
- 6Creative / Design13%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is Southern Methodist University competing with?
Your top competitors in
Psychology, Doctoral
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #142
Simmons University1% - #143
Emory University1% - #144Southern Methodist University1%
- #145
Northeastern University1% - #146
University of Maryland, Baltimore County1%
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The individual prompts Southern Methodist University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Southern Methodist University.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Southern Methodist University is mentioned
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Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about Southern Methodist University?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Southern Methodist University
Career Outcomes
48.8%
914 answers
Academic Support
37.4%
700 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
